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Upgrading Advice

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  • 08-11-2010 1:27pm
    #1
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    So, i was looking to upgrade an older machine that i have to allow me to play L4D2 and some other modern games. Specs are below, and i'm wondering if i could just upgrade the ram, or would i be better off with a total overhaul. The motherboard is pretty old, so i can't find if it's even compatible with DDR2 ram. L4D2 runs, but is a bit on the slow side.
    Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe, nForce4 SLI, Socket -939,S-ATA,Dual-GbLAN,Firewire,PCI-Ex16
    Club3D GeForce 7800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express, Dual DVI, VIVO
    AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.0GHz Socket 939, 512KB, BOXED w/fan


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    #2
    Curry Addict
    Registered Users Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭Curry Addict


    i think you are better off selling this and building a budget gaming system if u can spare the cash.


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    #3
    Daniel S
    Registered Users Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Daniel S


    Yep, time to sell and get yourself on AM3, but ram is still damn expensive, although the cheapest ive seen is on MemoryC (google it)


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Seen cheaper on HWVS...


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    indough
    Registered Users Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭indough


    yeah was thinking that alright, the ram for my current build is better value on hwvs. having said that 30 quid for shipping is a bit steep unless youre getting loads


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    I was really speaking in the context of a full build as suggested above :o


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